Eymp 5 Support Children’s Speech, Language and Communication.
EYMP 5
Support children’s speech, language and communication.
1.1) Explain each of the terms:
• Speech – The act of speaking, verbal communication. The act of expressing or describing thoughts, feelings or ideas by articulate sounds or words.
• Language – Method of communication either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured or conventional way. A recognised structured system of gestures, signs and symbols used to communicate. Body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation, geographical area or same cultural tradition.
• Communication – Transmission of thoughts, feelings or information via body language, signals, speech, writing or behaviour. Imparting or exchanging of information or news.
• Speech, language and communication needs – Encompasses a wide range of difficulties related to all aspects of communication in children and young people. These can include difficulties with understanding others; forming sounds and words; formulating sentences, fluency and using language socially. SLCN identifies those children that require specialist early years provision to help them with their speech, language and communication development.
1.2) Explain how speech, language and communication skills support each of the following areas in children’s development:
• Learning – Language is needed to understand concepts, participate in problem solving, and to develop ideas and opinions. Language enables a child to express their thoughts and feelings, and to think about abstract notions helping them to make sense of their world.
• Emotional – Children need to be able to express themselves, if they have difficulty doing this it can have a damaging impact on their self esteem and identity. This can lead to a lack of confidence. Expressing their emotions and talking about them can help children to understand acceptable social behaviour. Not being able to this can lead to temper
Support children’s speech, language and communication.
1.1) Explain each of the terms:
• Speech – The act of speaking, verbal communication. The act of expressing or describing thoughts, feelings or ideas by articulate sounds or words.
• Language – Method of communication either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured or conventional way. A recognised structured system of gestures, signs and symbols used to communicate. Body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation, geographical area or same cultural tradition.
• Communication – Transmission of thoughts, feelings or information via body language, signals, speech, writing or behaviour. Imparting or exchanging of information or news.
• Speech, language and communication needs – Encompasses a wide range of difficulties related to all aspects of communication in children and young people. These can include difficulties with understanding others; forming sounds and words; formulating sentences, fluency and using language socially. SLCN identifies those children that require specialist early years provision to help them with their speech, language and communication development.
1.2) Explain how speech, language and communication skills support each of the following areas in children’s development:
• Learning – Language is needed to understand concepts, participate in problem solving, and to develop ideas and opinions. Language enables a child to express their thoughts and feelings, and to think about abstract notions helping them to make sense of their world.
• Emotional – Children need to be able to express themselves, if they have difficulty doing this it can have a damaging impact on their self esteem and identity. This can lead to a lack of confidence. Expressing their emotions and talking about them can help children to understand acceptable social behaviour. Not being able to this can lead to temper